Great Expectations
Meghan Helton, Reporter
September 13, 2019
Blood, sweat, tears. All shed for the love of the game held so closely to the hearts of the Rider football players. This love is no different for the Raiders’ quarterback, Jacob Rodriguez. Last year at this point, an injured Rodriguez stood restlessly watching from afar. He paced endlessly, che...
Crunch time for seniors seeking financial aid
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
September 9, 2019
For the next couple of months, high school seniors planning to attend college will be swept up in the hustle and bustle of applications, recommendation letters, résumés and deadlines. When it all comes to an end, however, the cost of post-secondary education is one of the hardest bullets to bite. ...
Q/A with Rider’s Mascot Rubert the Raider
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019
Did you know that Rider’s black and gold mascot name is Rubert the Raider? There’s a lot we don’t know about our beloved Raider, but The Rider Chronicle sat down with Rubert to talk about his life as a mascot. Q: How did you get into the raiding business? A: My high school rival growing up had a family cat...
Opening New Doors
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 4, 2019
Every new school year comes with new changes. The biggest difference for Rider students this year is the school’s entrance policy. In an attempt to create a safer environment, students can only enter the building through two doors, the front and cafeteria. According to Principal Dr. Cody B...
PALS sends encouraging words to students in need
Meghan Helton, Reporter
August 30, 2019
Marina King knew she wanted to do something to make a difference. El Paso needed as much support as possible following the Wal-Mart shooting that killed 22 people and left 24 others injured. One of King’s former students shared a screenshot from a post made by an elementary school teacher as...
Rider students affected by AP deadline change
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
August 29, 2019
Rider students and faculty are conflicted by this year’s registration deadline change in Advanced Placement courses. The College Board, a company that writes the curriculum and cumulative exams for AP courses, has moved the deadline from March to October for 2020 testers. This adjustment gives...
Q/A with Head Volleyball Coach Alysha Humpert
Sandra Le, Reporter
August 27, 2019
Coming off her 200th win, head volleyball coach Alysha Humpert sat down with The Rider Chronicle to share her thoughts about this season. Q: After your first few games, how have your expectations for the team changed? A: I wouldn’t say my expectations have changed because ultimately, I always wan...
Q/A with Rider Band Director Loy Studer
Meghan Helton, Reporter
August 26, 2019
With every new year comes new challenges. Loy Studer, the head director of the Pride of the Raiders Marching Band, is no stranger to this. Now entering his 14th year, The Rider Chronicle sat down with Studer to discuss the arrival of the new band uniforms and his views for the current marching season...
Q/A with Head Football Coach Marc Bindel
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2019
After a previous season filled with struggles and success, head football coach Marc Bindel enters the new school year with high expectations. The Rider Chronicle sat down with Bindel to discuss the pressures and challenges of running a football team. Q: What are your expectations for this year?...
Q/A with Rider Principal Dr. Cody Blair
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
August 22, 2019
Dr. Cody Blair is beginning his second year as Rider High School's principal. With many changes underway, The Rider Chronicle sat down with Dr. Blair to address his plans and goals for the school year. Q: What do you think has made this school successful so far? A: The key to all of our success is o...
Q/A with Senior Class President Anna Grisel
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
August 21, 2019
Senior Anna Grisel was elected class president after emerging victoriously from a grueling election last spring. Less than two weeks into the school year, the senior class officers have already hosted one event and are looking to gather students for many more in the months to come. As Rider’s officers...
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